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Hypermedia is a computer-based information retrieval system that enables a user to gain or provide access to texts, audio and video recordings, photographs and computer graphics related to a particular subject. Hypermedia is a term created by Ted Nelson. Hypermedia is used as a logical extension of the term hypertext in which graphics, audio, video, plain text and hyperlinks intertwine to create a generally non-linear medium of information. This contrasts with the broader term multimedia, which may be used to describe non-interactive linear presentations as well as hypermedia. It is also related to the field of Electronic literature. The term was first used in a 1965 article by Ted Nelson.^[1]

The World Wide Web is a classic example of hypermedia, whereas a non-interactive cinema presentation is an example of standard multimedia due to the absence of hyperlinks.

Hypermedia development tools[link]

Hypermedia may be developed a number of ways. Any programming tool can be used to write programs that link data from internal variables and nodes for external data files. Multimedia development software such as Adobe Flash, Adobe Director, Macromedia Authorware, and MatchWare Mediator may be used to create stand-alone hypermedia applications, with emphasis on entertainment content. Some database software such as Visual FoxPro and FileMaker Developer may be used to develop stand-alone hypermedia applications, with emphasis on educational and business content management.

Hypermedia applications may be developed on embedded devices for the mobile and the Digital signage industries using the Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) specification from W3C (World Wide Web Consortium). Software applications such as Ikivo Animator and Inkscape simplify the development of Hypermedia content based on SVG. Embedded devices such as iPhone natively support SVG specifications and may be used to create mobile and distributed Hypermedia applications.

Hyperlinks may also be added to data files using most business software via the limited scripting and hyperlinking features built in. Documentation software such as the Microsoft Office Suite and LibreOffice allow for hypertext links to other content within the same file, other external files, and URL links to files on external file servers. For more emphasis on graphics and page layout, hyperlinks may be added using most modern desktop publishing tools. This includes presentation programs, such as Microsoft Powerpoint and LibreOffice Impress, add-ons to print layout programs such as Quark Immedia, and tools to include hyperlinks in PDF documents such as Adobe InDesign for creating and Adobe Acrobat for editing. Hyper Publish is a tool specifically designed and optimized for hypermedia and hypertext management. Any HTML Editor may be used to build HTML files, accessible by any web browser. CD/DVD authoring tools such as DVD Studio Pro may be used to hyperlink the content of DVDs for DVD players or web links when the disc is played on a personal computer connected to the internet.

Cultural references[link]

Hyperland^[2] is a film made in 1990 that focuses on Douglas Adams and explains adaptive hypertext and hypermedia.

See also[link]

• Electronic literature
• Metamedia
• Cybertext

Further reading[link]

• Hicks, David L.; John J. Leggett, Peter J. Nürnberg, John L. Schnase (1998). "A hypermedia version control framework". ACM Transactions on Information Systems 16 (2): 127–160. DOI:10.1145/279339.279341. ISSN 10468188. 
• Dave, Pratik; Unmil P. Karadkar, Richard Furuta, Luis Francisco-Revilla, Frank Shipman, Suvendu Dash, Zubin Dalal (2003). Browsing intricately interconnected paths. p. 95. DOI:10.1145/900051.900071. 
• Geißler, Jörg (1995). Surfing the movie space. pp. 391–400. DOI:10.1145/217279.215303. 

References[link]

Leopoldo "Leo" L. Prieto (May 19, 1920^[1] – April 7, 2009) was a Filipino sports executive who served as the first Commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association. Acknowledged by some as "the father of the PBA",^[2] Prieto was named Commissioner of the PBA upon its founding in 1975, and served in that capacity until his resignation in 1983.

During Prieto's tenure as Commissioner of the PBA, the league prominently featured the rivalry between the Crispa Redmanizers and the Toyota Super Corollas.^[3] Prieto was lauded for his integrity and his ability to manage egos.^[2] Prieto himself described the requirements expected of a PBA Commissioner as one "must have a good grasp of the game" and one who "who the [PBA Board of Governors] can trust and respect."^[2]

Before becoming Commissioner of the PBA, Prieto coached the Philippines men's national basketball team in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, leading them to a seventh-place finish.^[4] He also coached the YCO Painters to several championships in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association.^[4] Prieto also was a president of the Manila Jockey Club, and an avid supporter of football in the Philippines.^[2]

Prieto died on April 7, 2009, two weeks after suffering a stroke.^[2]

References[link]

External links[link]

• PBA Official Website

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